All uniforms must be worn without tears, rips, or cutting of hems, cuffs, sleeves or body of any of the coordinates. The uniform must be in the correct size to avoid ANY sagging or sloppy appearance. Pants are worn at the waist. Tennis/athletic shoes are the exception. Shirts are worn tucked in at ALL times. Bottoms must be at least mid-thigh length. DENIM, SWEATPANTS, CARGO SHORTS OR PANTS are not permitted. Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff follows all Jefferson Parish district rules outlined in the district handbook.

UNIFORM LENGTH:
Skirts, shorts, dresses, and shorts(boys & girls) must be no shorter than 4″ above the kneecap and no longer than the exact bottom of the kneecap. Pants must not drag on the floor in a manner that destroys the pants by stepping or tripping on them. Belt loops are required. Only kindergarten may wear elastic waist pants. If pants have belt loops, a belt must be worn.

BELTS:
Brown, black or navy belts are acceptable. BELTS MUST BE WORN WITH UNIFORM BOTTONS HAVING BELT LOOPS. No oversized buckles will be allowed. The belt must fit into all the belt loops of the pants or shorts and be buckled at all times. No part of the belt can be hanging at any time. Shirts must be tucked in tight enough so that the belt can be seen at all times.

SHOES:
Style and color of shoes may be chosen by the student. NO flip flops, backless, or Crocs/Croc-type shoes, furry boots, are allowed at school. Tennis shoes are highly recommended. The decision of whether or not any chosen footwear is acceptable is to be made by Hazel Park Elementary administration.

SOCKS/LEGGINGS:
It is required that socks be worn by all students at all times for health and safety reasons. Ankle length leggings(blue, black, or white) will be allowed.

OTHER ITEMS:
Only solid navy blue or solid white T-shirts will be allowed under short-sleeve uniform shirts.

OUTERWEAR:
Only solid navy sweaters or jackets may be worn in the classroom. Only approved coats, jackets, and uniform sweaters will be allowed to be worn inside the building at any time. STARTER JACKETS and other bulky jackets are not allowed in the school at any time. These jackets prove to be a problem to store, make it difficult to detect items not allowed in the school and do not allow for proper monitoring of school uniforms. When you purchase a jacket please refer to the following guidelines:

A. Navy blue cardigan sweaters may be worn over the school uniform and may be worn indoors and in the classroom. Sweaters should be of plain cardigan.

B. Lightweight navy jackets may be worn in the classroom.

C. If you purchase a jacket with a hood, your child may not wear the hood in the building at any time.